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Senior Cloud Security Engineer
Reston, VA
Type : Full-time
Min. Experience : Manager
Role Description :
Northramp is looking for smart, experienced professionals eager to take on leadership roles in helping secure critical cloud systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cloud security, including leading technical efforts, mentoring team members, and solving complex challenges. You will have a proven ability to design and implement secure cloud systems, ensure compliance with federal standards, and manage cybersecurity projects effectively. You must have experience with at least two leading Cloud Service Providers (CSPs), such as AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure, OCI, or VMware. As a Northramp analyst, you will play a vital role in delivering quality cloud security solutions to our clients while helping expand our portfolio of services.
We are currently looking for a Cloud Security Analyst II who will :
Perform all duties of the Cloud Security Analyst I role
Provide advanced technical expertise to address complex cloud security challenges
Lead cloud security initiatives, including risk assessments, remediation, and compliance efforts
Mentor and develop junior team members to strengthen overall team capability
Develop and implement advanced cloud security strategies, policies, and procedures
Oversee the implementation of secure cloud information systems, ensuring compliance with NIST, FedRAMP, and FISMA standards
Support audit and compliance efforts, including STIG implementation and security reporting
Collaborate with clients and internal teams to achieve cloud security goals and resolve issues
Additionally, the ideal candidate can :
Lead DevSecOps and secure cloud system design initiatives
Utilize advanced cloud security tools and techniques to prevent and mitigate threats
Oversee and contribute to continuous monitoring, vulnerability assessments, and incident response in cloud environments
Provide expert advice and solutions for system and network security in cloud platforms
Research and recommend innovative cloud security solutions to improve overall system protection
Required Qualifications :
Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, computer science, or a related field, or equivalent experience
Certification : CISSP, CISM, or equivalent
Minimum 4 additional years of experience beyond the Analyst I level in cloud security or a related field
Proven ability to lead cloud security projects and mentor junior team members
Experience working with at least two Cloud Service Providers (CSPs), such as AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure, OCI, or VMware
Expertise in secure cloud system design, implementation, and compliance.
Desired Qualifications :
Master’s degree in a related field
Additional certifications such as CCSP, CEH, or CHFI
Experience with cloud security and FedRAMP compliance
Familiarity with Zero Trust Architecture and advanced threat detection techniques
Clearance :
Public Trust. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to client information systems.
About Northramp :
At Northramp, our passion, our true north, is to help our clients cut through the fog and obtain technical and operational clarity to help them make the most significant impact possible. Focused like a laser on driving value for our clients, Northramp specializes in helping public and private sector clients streamline their IT operations, improve their technical services, and drive greater returns from IT investments.
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